Videos
Trampled by Turtles – “Are You Behind the Shining Star” (Live video from the Late Show with David Letterman)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bghbg79rFZU
Kathleen Roberts – “On a Prophet”
Video by Dave Richardson for the collaborative art show With Sirens Blaring, coming to the Prøve Gallery Aug. 8-23.
Rafting on the St. Louis River
Peter Tollefson and friends take a day trip on the St. Louis River, just south of Duluth.
Lost Iron Range
For your Independence Day pleasure, one hour and four minutes of Iron Range history from the fine folks at WDSE-TV.
The persecution of Jews in Russia and Eastern Europe at the turn of the 20th century led many to flee to a safer place where they could build a future for their families. America was the land of opportunity and Minnesota’s Iron Range in particular was booming with the mining industry. The Range was also a place where a mosaic of ethnic groups was building communities without fear of prejudice. Subsequently the Iron Range saw a large influx of Jewish settlers.
Jack Campbell releases new video and Fundrazr
Local musician Jack Campbell just released a new free single “Drive” with a video by Lakefront Films and he’s doing a crowd funding campaign through Fundrazr to make a full length record.
Trampled by Turtles – “Wild Animals” video and Bayfront concert photos
A rainy new video; perfect for the night of a rainy concert at Bayfront Park.
Thumbs Up Review of the Captain America Movies, plus: Race and Gender in Comic Books
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45sxBcLgk4c
My review of Captain America 1&2 springboards into a professorial dissertation about race and gender in comic book characters.
Duluth Scavenger Hunts
Above is KBJR-TV video from the Duluth Citywide Scavenger Hunt of 2004. Last month Scavaganza was put on by Youth for Duluth. What other scavenger hunts can you recall from day’s past? (more…)
Grandma’s Marathon 2014 Double: Only One Dumb Enough
After seeing the post last summer about Eric Strand running the Grandma’s “Double” (3 a.m. from the finish line to the start, then runs the race) I’ve been waiting for Eric’s 2014 installment. Here it is, another excellent video showing a great inside look at the people of the race: the runners, the volunteers and the spectators. Good job, Duluth!
Haley Bonar – “Kill the Fun”
New video from former Duluthian Haley Bonar.
Additional Things I Hated About the X-Men Films
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xID8A6xs-ew
In which I continue my brutal takedown of the X-Men movies while dressed as Aquaman. SPOILER ALERT.
Painting the Community: A Portrait of Jeredt Runions
Recent University of Wisconsin-Superior graduate Jessica Prihoda produced this documentary about fellow UW-Superior student and well-known local artist Jeredt Runions.
Prihoda is one of 12 student filmmakers from across the United States nominated for a top award at the Headwaters Film Festival in Bemidji, which was held in April.
Bliss – “When I Grow Up”
Duluth rapper Bliss released his new album The Most Important Things in Life are Invisible on Bandcamp today. Above is the newest video, “When I Grow Up.” (The video for “Go,” released last month, was also part of this post, but has been removed from YouTube for some kind of “terms of service” violation. The video for the album’s title track was posted on PDD back in March.)
Lake Superior Aquaman trashes the X-Men films
Spoiler alert.
Poseidon of Lester River
- Water-bug shadow crosses the figure @ :34
- Minnow attack @ :43
- Minnow head-butts a baby crayfish two times @ 1:05
- Crayfish says aw screw it @ 1:26
Boundary Waters 2014
Video by David Cowardin from Duluth Outdoors.
Glensheen Mansion Aerial Flyover 2014
This drone flyover of Glensheen Mansion was shot June 3. The footage is by Liftoff Aerials.
Video Archive: Vikings vs. Eagles in 1978
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fztt8yJ42W4
From Metropolitan Stadium, Dec. 3, 1978. It’s the tail-end of the Purple People Eater years, and many of the Vikings’ top stars are starting to show their age. Nonetheless, the home team comes into this game 7-5-1, with a shot at the playoffs. We’ll save the spoiler remarks until after the jump.
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Ten Flips at the Deeps
Gettin’ tired toward the end there.
Superior Public Library 125th Anniversary Video Contest
Help the Superior Public Library celebrate its quasiquicentennial! Produce a 30-second to 10-minute video that highlights the Superior Public Library. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place, as well as staff favorite. Submissions will be accepted Sept. 3 through Aug. 31.
Trampled by Turtles – “Are You Behind the Shining Star?”
TBT music video for the new album ‘Wild Animals’ first single, “Are You Behind the Shining Star?”
Benevolent God to Crayfish and Minnows of Lester River
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zkb-j39KMGo
Two crayfish, an alpha and a beta who was a little smaller. (more…)
Even on rainy days Duluth still best outside city in country
Shot on and around Ely’s Peak with a cheap pocket camera and enhanced with stolen Cloud Cult music. Keep Duluth weird.
Oh, and vote in that thing if you want to. The numbers have been bizzaro, to the point where the mayor thought it might have been hacked …
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Golden Hour trailer
The Minnesota-made short-narrative film “Golden Hour,” screens tonight at Prøve Gallery as part of the Duluth Superior Film Festival. Filmed in just eight days, it features ten different locations across Minnesota, including Duluth’s Park Point.